Quick! Questions??

Below are a couple of links to help you find your way around the forum and also how to find a breast care nurse and how to order a MY journey Kit if you haven't got one yet. 

It can be a a whirlwind when we first get a diagnosed.... Breathe and take it one step at a time. 

Navigating the online community (formerly the how and what thread)

http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/14879/the-what-and-how-thread/p1 

Breast Care Nurses

https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/OurMission/OurNurses/FindANurse.aspx 

My Journey Kits and other resources. 

https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/

BCNA Helpline 1800 500 258

If you have any questions, concerns or require any further information or support please call 1800 500 258.  The Helpline is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am till 5 pm EST and Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am till 9 pm EST.

I have to have 6 months of chemo before they will do my double mastectomy and auxiliary node removal, followed by rad. 

hi @MaryB83
 how did your appointment go?

Not sure who you are seeing but if you do a search at the top you may find what you're looking for from when others have asked the same.

@MaryB83

https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/types-of-breast-cancer/

Hopefully this will help trigger some questions for you.  If you have someone with you it will help but you will find the specialist will initiate the conversation and with the information they give questions will come.

Not sure what Specialist you are seeing, Breast Surgeon, Oncologist, Radio et cetera

If you are to have a Mastectomy or lumpectomy here's a link from the main website

https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/treatment/surgery/types-of-surgery/


Hope that helps